South Narrabeen SLSC. 93rd Annual Report 2015/16

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1 South Narrabeen SLSC 93rd Annual Report 2015/16

2 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Errors in 2014/2015 Annual Report In the 2014 Annual Report Thecla Haven received an Honour Blazer not Distinguished Service. SNSLSC wishes to apologise for this error. In the 2014 Annual Report the Glyn Rees Award was incorrectly credited as Glen Ross Award In the 2014 Annual Report the Peter and Jill Welsh Award was incorrectly credited as Peter and Jill Smith Award Front cover : The report is 93rd not 94th because of the following : Note: A clerical error has been brought to our attention. The Annual Report was incorrectly recorded as 49th when it was the 48th. Therefore 2015/2016 Annual Report will be recorded as the 93rd Annual Report.

3 2015/16 Annual Report Table of Contents Life Members 2 Objects of Association 3 Office Bearers 4 Vale 6 President s Report 8 Administration Report 18 Finance Report 22 Lifesaving Report 40 Education Report 44 Surf Sports Report 46 Junior Activities Report 50 Sponsorship and Grants 52 Marketing Report 56 Building and Development 60 In the Community 62 Page #

4 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Life Members R B Miller* T Le Clerc* E Sawer* E H Cox* R V Minnett* F H Spicer* F G Hughes* R LeClerc* 1949 A R Brown* G Davies* J Garvin* 1950 F A Bertram* MBE 1953 A Fidler* 1955 M Whitehead* A Lawrence* T J Pailthorp* 1958 R Corrish* 1961 A K Gill* 1966 N Bernauer* P J Clarke 1970 C R O Reilly ( Life Governor) 1971 H S Jones 1973 R C Ferguson 1978 A M Haven AM 1990 J Hay 1995 C F Brown 1997 B W Picknell 2001 M J Fordham E C Billett 2003 M A Dimento 2005 S Maxwell 2014 P Madden 2015 Mrs S J Oaten (nee Haven) 2 * Deceased

5 2015/16 Annual Report Objects of Association The Association known as South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club, is a charitable community service based institution. The objects for which the Association is established are available to read from the South Narrabeen SLSC Constitution which can be viewed at the South Narrabeen SLSC website: Club Objectives The study and practice of surf life saving, resuscitation, and first aid to the apparently drowned and injured. To minimise the loss of life from downing by carrying out surf patrols to render all aid possible to those in distress. To promote demonstrations and arrange classes of instruction in the principles of surf life saving and resuscitation. To encourage amateur sports, carnival competition, and social functions, etc which do not interfere with the life saving duties of members. To foster youth development in a supportive family environment by providing education, competition and social activities for children. To enter into arrangements or contracts with any government, local government or other body for any of the purposes of the Club. To acquire or otherwise deal with land, buildings, leases, personal property, interests or rights with the object of furthering the interests of the Club. To carry on any other activities whatsoever calculated directly or indirectly to enhance further the interests of the Club such that profits are expended in furtherance of these Objectives only. To strive for governmental and public recognition of Surf Life Saving as the authority on aquatic safety. To promote the health and safety of members and users of the aquatic environment. 3

6 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Office Bearers Mark Dimento, Matt Fordham, Charles Longley, Martin Hayward, Shannan Hitchen Jake Warner, Sarah Oaten, Andrew Cross, Richard Dowling Club Committee Position Name Meeting Attendance President Andrew Cross 12 Director of Administration Martin Hayward 13 Director of Finance Charles Longley 13 Director of Lifesaving Shannan Hitchen 10 Director of Education Matt Fordham 7 Director of Junior Activities Richard Dowling 8 Director of Surf Sports Independent Director (Sponsorship) Jake Warner (Current) Jessica Brealey (Jul - Oct 15) Rohan Fisher (Current) Louise Bengtsson (Jul - Nov 15) Independent Director (Building) Mark Dimento 9 4 Independent Director (Marketing) Sarah Oaten (Current) Angie Thorpe (Jul - Nov 15) 8 3

7 2015/16 Annual Report Sub Committees Life Members and Honours C R O Reilly (Life Member & Life Govenor) B W Picknell (Life Member) E C Billett (Life Member) C F Brown (Life Member) A Cross (President) S Hitchen (Director of Lifesaving) Community Engagement E C Billett (Life Member & Chairperson) P Madden (Life Member) K Passmore (Member) B W Picknell (Life Member) K Brown (Member) C Smythe (Member) P Billett (Member) J Cannons AM (Member) A Cross (President) C White (Member) Lifesaving and Education M J Fordham (Life Member & Chairperson) S Hitchen (Director Lifesaving) A Cross (President) A Thorpe (BM Training Officer) G Shapcott (IRB Training Officer) M Renie (IRB Training Officer) J Paquay (Trainer) S Coutts (Trainer) Building Development A M Haven AM (Life Member & Chairperson) C Longley (Director of Finance) M A Dimento (Life Member) Junior Activities R Dowling (Director of Junior Activity & Chairperson) S Nolan (Handicapper) M Hewes (Carnival Manager) M Hewes (Youth Development) J Hewes (Youth Development) Scott Morrison( Water Safety Coordinator) A Irvin (Gear Steward) K Shapcott (Canteen/BBQ Committee) B Morton (Canteen/BBQ Committee) M Morton (Canteen/BBQ Committee) Sara Morrison (Merchndise) W Nolan (Board Training) Rules and Constitutions M J Fordham (Life Member & Chairperson) J Warner (Director of Surf Sports ) S.Vincent (Member) Surf Sports J Warner (Director of Surf Sports & Chairperson) Club Officers Patrons - Chica O Reilly Assistant Chief Instructors - J Paquay, S Coutts IRB Captain - Grant Shapcott Boat Captain - Jake Warner Social Director - Angie Thorpe Club Handicapper - Chica O Reilly Gear Steward - Mike Renie Registrar - Thecla Haven Youth and Development Vacant First Aid - Brian Grundy Merchandise Manager - Sara Morrison Club Historian - Steven Martin Gym Manager - David Lotzof Public Officer - Charles Longley Honorary Auditor - Martin Thompson, Wong & Mayes Chartered Accountants 5

8 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Vale Lesley Patrick O Reilly 19 June June 2015 (93 and 3 days) Lesley was my elder brother who was born and raised at Newtown, Sydney. The O Reilly family was one of many boys and girls. During World War 2 he joined the RAAF as a mechanical engineer maintaining the flying Catalina s. After the War, Les retrained as a carpenter and with his wife Naida moved to Collaroy Plateau and started their family. He joined the family club Sth.Narra.SLSC in 1946, with my brother Michael & I (Chica). He gained his Bronze Medallion in 1947 at Nth Narrabeen, in a rather large surf, as Northy is known for. Les was an active member of the club for many years thereafter. Les had a lot of good mates, as many of the young Service Men also returned home to their families and their club. He loved Sth Narra and very much enjoyed the Sunday morning surf races, beach and novelty events. Over the years he became an ardent golfer and was an active member with the Manly Warringah Leagues Club Golf Club. He loved playing in the Sth Narra annual golf day at Royal Avalon and was always a willing support in assisting our Fred Bertram with the tot of rum and bonox after the hitoff after the first tee in those early winter mornings. Les was always a behind the scenes worker who diligently assisted where ever he could, especially every Friday evening in running the chook raffles at the Royal Antler Hotel. (2 bob 2 birds was his call sign). He also participated in many club activities in a supportive role rather than front runner. Les always encouraged his children to be part of the Sth Narra family community and of his four sons one also had an active part in developing the club. Les and Naida s life was one of hard struggle after the War and then raising their children: not much different from today; but they loved their family club. They did what they could and enjoyed the experiences afforded them. Les was a member of Sth Narrabeen SLSC and also my brother. Chica O Reilly Life Governor 6

9 2015/16 Annual Report Joseph (Joe) William Garvin 12 September September 2015 Joseph (Joe) William Garvin was born on the 12th September 1916 and joined South Narrabeen SLSC 1st October Joe gained his Bronze Medallion (15407) on the 21st January 1940 and his Instructors Certificate (2302) on the 15th February Joe was elected on the Club Committee as Secretary 1942 to 1946 Treasurer 1941 to 1944 Registrar 1946 to 1951 Joe was an outstanding patrolling member. Joe was a patrolling member for 10 years. The Joe Garvin Most Outstanding Patrolling Member is named after Joe. Joe was appointed a Life Member in Joe Garvin at the time of his passing was our longest living Life Member Joe Garvin the centre back row 7

10 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Presidents Report 8 When I took on the Presidency this season, I was excited about this new adventure and developing the Fun, Social and Supportive culture at South Narrabeen whilst maintaining the highest standards in Lifesaving and Education. In following those who have led this great Club before me, I set out to improve our overall position as a Club and to enhance the experience and enjoyment of our members as they committed their valuable time to keep the members of the public safe on our section of the coastline, and or work behind the scenes in the administration of the many club activities. Leadership in a volunteer organisation is challenging. As the new CIub President, I had to quickly learn our Constitution, By-laws and SLSA policy and still seek advice on many occasions. I believe that our Constitution has served us well in the past as a small club however there are many areas where our Constitution and By-laws needs updating to accommodate our future as a leading and progressive club within our Branch. There are many people I would like to thank. First of all I would like to sincerely thank all our volunteer lifesavers for all their time and efforts over this season. While earlier in the season there was limited beach to patrol, Southy continued the great status of No Lives Lost whilst our volunteers were on patrol. A massive thank you to our Chief Training Officer, Matt Fordham. Matt s values of incorporating fun and support is a direct parallel with what our Club is all about. Through Matt s time, dedication and amazing education team, Southy has been able to welcome to Surf Life Saving all our new Bronze and SRCs. Our training continues through the winter with IRB training, thanks to Grant Shapcott and his IRB training team. Our Club Secretary, Martin Hayward, who has been a dedicated surf lifesaver and Secretary year after year, a huge thank you for your ongoing support through all the challenges this season. The sensational work that our Nippers Chairman, Richard Dowling, has done this year has resulted in a well-deserved award Club Person of the Year. Richard has been a great asset on the Committee. His dedication and focus with the youth really sets a solid future for our club. It is always great to see the orange caps on the beach, and I would like to thank all those, young and old, who have represented our club over the season at a Club, Branch, State and at Aussies level Surf Lifesaving Competitions. Ted Billet and Jack Cannons AM ran a very successful Bush to Beach program for its 11th year in a row. Ted, Jack and the Bush to Beach Committee work tirelessly on grants and sponsors to make this a fun and enjoyable event for the kids of Bree and the surrounding area. I wish them and the Bush to Beach committee the best of luck in our Branch Awards of Excellence nominations. Thanks to Rohan, Charles and Sarah for organizing the Presentation Night and congratulations to all our club award winners. It is with great pride I had the opportunity to give Karen Shapcott the President s Award. The time and work she has put into the club behind the scenes is second to none. Our Patrol Member of the Year, Simon Learmonth, seems to be always available to help with everything, thank you Simon. The Nick Brice Life Saver of the Year award went to a very worthy recipient, Grant Shapcott, who has always been a focused leader in surf life saving at our club thank you Grant and congratulations. Nick Brice thanks for being in our lives, we do all miss you mate, RIP. I must also mention the future of our club, the Cadets of the Year, Ethan Shapcott and Emma Downham and Juniors of the Year, Kate Dampney and Brad Cross congratulations. Ethan Shapcott also did a great job representing our club at our Branch Junior Lifesaver of the Year. I would also like to sincerely thank our Club Captain, Shannan Hitchen. All the time you have spent with our members and the Club has kept us heading in the right direction. Thank you for all your support and standing up to all the challenges thrown at you this season. Also a big thanks to each of our Patrol Captains (Jake, Jess, Peter, Torch, Grant, Angie, Talal, Martin,

11 2015/16 Annual Report Andy Barr, and Shannan) for guiding their patrols and keeping the beach safe. Patrol 4 you have been awesome this season and made my job as Patrol Captain so fun and easy easy. Congratulations to Patrol 6 for Patrol of the Year, Peter Madden, great work. Thanks everyone for stepping up with the extra patrols when required. A special mention must go to Warwick Blackman, who completed over 400 hours on Surf Com duties so very well done Warwick, true South Narrabeen dedication. To the Life Membership and Honours Committee has truly done a great job recognising some of our outstanding members. I would like to thank our Clubs Life Governor, Charles O Reily, our Life Members, Ted Billet, Brett Picknell and Chris Brown, and our Club Captain, Shannan Hitchen, for their time and decisions. Congratulations to our National Service Medal recipients recognising long and diligent service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster. To Matt Fordham, Ted Billett, Simon Learmonth, Brett Picknell, Chris Brown and Peter Madden. To all the people who brought new events to the club, I really appreciate your efforts. Thanks to Sarah and Matt Oaten for a successful golf day. Angie, Chris, Lisa, Jane and many other club members for the successful social events, including the Nachos night and the Burger and Beer night. It was great to see so many club members and the local community down at the club and all having a great time. A huge thank you must certainly also go out to our Branch for all their help and guidance throughout this season. A big South Narrabeen thank you to our Branch President Doug Menzies, Shannon Job and the team, Steve, Jen, Belinda, Marcial, Nick, John, Trish and her team from TIPS thank you. Thank you to the Branch sponsors Streets, Lipton Ice Tea, URM, Dee Why RSL, Bill Buckle Auto Group,Westfield Warringah Mall, Cancer Institute NSW and RFi Group, and to National Sponsors Telstra and DHL. Thank you also to the Club s sponsors and Warringah Council for your support our club would not be able to function without your generous support. I would like to thank the Club Committee. A Committee as we all know, is a group of dedicated people who come to together in their role as Volunteers to make the day to day decisions of the organisation and in this instance the South Narrabeen Surf Club. The role given to committee members is one of responsibility and stewardship and requires many, many hours of time and thoughtful decision making. A committee person and the role each person undertakes is one to be admired, respected and honoured as the due diligence, care takers of the Club for the nominated term. The challenges presented throughout the season certainly have been an experience and an education for me as a new President. I look forward to a more positive and productive season for all our members and the Club in 2016/17. Angie Thorpe I wish to express my sincere thanks for all your support, smiles and hours spent building this annual report. A big thank you must go to my kids, Alana, Nate and Brad for hanging in there with the time that was required this season. Thanks for your patience, understanding and love. To all members, from the youngest nipper, all the way up to our wonderful life members, I thank you for making South Narrabeen SLSC fun, social and supportive. See you in the salt water Andy Cross President 9

12 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Life Membership Sarah Oaten (nee Haven) Joined South Narrabeen SLSC 1987 (inception of Nippers) Awards Surf Life Saving Certificate (1996) Bronze Medallion (1997) Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (1998) IRB Drivers Certificate (2000) Training Officer BM (2000) Training Officer ARC (2001) Assessor Bronze Medallion (2001) Examiner Surf Rescue (2001) Defibrillation Certificate (2001) Silver Medallion Life Support (2001) Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (2001) IRB Crew Certificate (2002) Training Officer IRB (2002) Club Committee positions Junior Captain (1997/1998) Social Director (1999/2000) Branch Delegate (2000/2001) Chief Instructor (2001/2002) Club Captain (2002/2003/2004) Hon. Secretary (2007/2008/2009) Director of Youth Development (2009/2010) Branch Joined SLS SNB Board of Examiners (1999) Patrol Assessment Supervisor (2000/2001) SNB BOE Educational Team to North America (2001) State SLS NSW Board of Surf Sports (2001/2002) National National Leadership Camp (2004) Club Awards Patrol of the Year (1997/1998) Most Outstanding Competitor (1999/2000) Club Person of the Year (2000/2001) Honour Blazer (2010) Branch Awards Youth Patrol Person of the Year Winner (2003) Competition record Member of first women s Boat Crew (1997) South Narrabeen Women s Club Champion (1996/1997, 2001/2002) Branch Patrol Competition (1999/2000) 3rd Branch Under 18 First Aid Competition (1999/2000) 2nd Branch Champion Lifesaver (2000/2001) 1st Branch IRB Novice Teams Rescue (2000/2001) 2nd Branch IRB Women s Mass Rescue (2000/2001) 2nd Branch IRB Women s Rescue (2000/2001) 3rd NSW Open Women s Champion Lifesaver (2000/2001) 3rd Branch Under 19 First Aid Competition (2000/2001) 2nd NSW Open Women s Surf Boat (2014/2015) 3rd Distinguished Service Awards David Hauser 10 David joined South Narrabeen in 2001 mainly to row boats. He commenced patrolling at South Narrabeen in 2001 and has continued to patrol up to this season (17 years). David has been an outstanding competitor for South Narrabeen SLSC over a period of 17 years. David was also Competition Manager for the season.

13 2015/16 Annual Report Simon Learmonth Simon has been an active member commencing 1/10/96. He gained his bronze medallion on the 09/02/97. Simon competed in surf boats as a junior. Simon excelled in his commitment to Lifesaving from the first season he joined South Narrabeen. A phone call any Saturday or Sunday Simon would make himself available. Simon has been an outstanding member for South Narrabeen SLSC with his attitude to patrolling and he is what our movement is about saving lives. He has always been willing to go that extra yard for the club at clean up days, club functions and fund raising events. SLS SNB - Life Membership Thecla Haven Thecla joined South Narrabeen SLSC in She is a founding member of the Clubs Nipper Committee taking on the role of Secretary, Social Secretary and Handicapper. She was very influential in the establishment of the Nippers at our club working diligently at recruiting and increasing the Nipper membership. When Thecla s children joined the senior club she became a Level 1 Surf Sports Official. Her passion is the Surf Boat area where her three children and husband compete. She has been a recorder in the Boat Area since 1996 at the Branch, State, National and World Championships. She is presently the Lead Recorder in the Boat area at the Australian Championships. During the period 1995 to 2003 Thecla worked at the Branch Office on voluntary basis assisting the Branch CEO by answering the phones, collating carnivals entries and other office duties to assist the smooth operation of the Branch Thecla was a member of the project team in developing Surftracs this was the IT/HR system that Sydney Northern Beaches Branch developed to track members before the surf guard system was implemented. Thecla was also part of the project team that developed Surfcans, this was a carnival entry system that Sydney Northern Beaches developed. The system checked membership, awards etc before accepting a competitor.. Club Positions Nipper Secretary Nipper Registrar Nipper Social Sec Assist Secretary Club Secretary Social Secretary Club Registrar Surfguard Team Manager Club Awards Club Person of the Year 2000 Distinguished Service 2006 (First female) Honour Blazer 2015 Branch Awards Recorder of the Year Distinguished Service Carnivals Sydney Northern Beaches 1996 to 2016 SNB Branch Championships 1996 to 2016 VB Boat Series 2000 to 2005 NSW State Titles 1997 to 2016 Australian Titles 1998 to 2016 World Titles Manly 2000 World Titles Egypt 2010 World Titles Adelaide 2012 World Titles France

14 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club SLS SNB - Distinguished Service Awards Brett Picknell Joined South Narrabeen in Club positions held: Bush to Beach 2005/06-16 Member of committee, sponsor and volunteer Life Member 1997 Honour Blazer 1994 President Active membership increased by over 400% from the beginning of the 94/95 season to 98/99. The Nipper section of the club also grew by a similar amount during this time, which was of great benefit to the club as parents then were encouraged to become active members. This saw the club s status within the Branch move from being at the bottom to becoming the Most Improved Club and Most Outstanding Club in the years to follow. Vice President , Chief Instructor , 84/85-86, In the first year supervised or trained members for 28 awards, Club s first ARC Instructor. 138 Awards including the clubs 1st two Advanced Lifesaving Certificates (now Gold Medallion), 76 Bronze Medallions, 8 Instructor s Certificates, & 3 Examiner s Certificates Vice-Captain 87/88 Assistant Secretary Branch Delegate 84/85, 86/87-88, 91/92-95, First Aid Officer 84/85 Committee Member 88/ Registrar , Historian Patrol Person of the Year 1975/76 and 1982/83 Held Patrol Captain position from 80/81-85 Club Champion 1981, 1985 & 1993 SLS NSW - Life Membership Howard Jones Long standing Lifesaver and South Narrabeen SLSC Life Member Howard Jones was awarded Life Membership of Surf Life Saving NSW in Popularly known as Spike, Howard has been involved within Surf Life Saving for over 60 years and has demonstrated incredible loyalty to his two clubs South Narrabeen and Avoca Beach where he has earned Life Membership in 1972 and 1997 respectively having also earned Junior Branch Life Membership in 1991 and Branch Life Membership in Howard has served as club captain, patrol captain, and vice president of South Narrabeen and been a club coach of Avoca Beach since He has mentored hundreds of kids as a coach over the years with many going on to achieving outstanding results during their careers. He has a keen interest in lifesaving administration, and having worked as a professional life guard has always been generous with his knowledge of water safety. 12

15 2015/16 Annual Report Member of the Order of Australia - Tony Haven SLS SNB Awards of Excellence Charles Longley, Administrator of the Year. Charles now goes onto being a nominee at the SLS NSW Administrator of the Year. Most Outstanding Club - Lifesaving 7th place - Patrol Assessment Thecla Haven was elevated to SNB Life Membership 13

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17 2015/ /16 Annual Annual Report Report Community Services Award Simon Smith, MS Interiors Simon s company, MS Interiors, has been a sponsor of South Narrabeen SLSC for 10 years. He has also provided furnishing s for the club First Aid Room, Patrol Room, Ocean View Room and the Gym. MS Interiors has also sponsored the Boat section of the club providing funds for a new boat, oars and entry fees for Ocean Thunder. Jack Cannons AM Through Jacks enthusiasm and drive the Bush to Beach event is in it s 11 th year, an outstanding achievement. Hundreds of children from Brewarrina have passed through the Bush to Beach program that provides children an opportunity to visit the beach and take part in beach activities, surfing, swimming, etc. The Bush to Beach program receives wide spread media coverage and certainly has support of all tiers of Government. The weekend has certainly improved the lives of hundreds of children from Western NSW. Matt Granger, Manly Surf School Every year Matt s team of professionals from the manly surf schoolk come to the club with about 40 surf boards and teach the kids attending water safety amnd how to ride the board.the confidence the kids gain is amazing. Manly surf school provide this service to bush to beach at nil cost an amazing annual donation in supporting bush kids This is in recognition of his Company s 11th straight year for providing surf board riding tuition to the children from Brewarrina. Matt has supplied his surfboards, staff and knowledge over this period of time and without his support the Bush to Beach program would not have been so successful. Sponsors and Honours Brunch On Sunday March 20, 2016 we held a Sponsors and Honours brunch. This brunch was a special thank for our corporate sponsors to come together with our Life Members and current members holding honours. Thank you to our sponsors who attended the brunch: David Hauser - Greencap Matthew Oaten, Luke Cannon - Black Build Projects Rebecca Mihalic - Aptus Accounting and Advisory Scott Morrison - Dream Doors Sydney North Chris White - Telstra Carol Ritchie and Neil Evers - Manly Warringah Pittwater Aboriginal Support Group The brunch was extra special as six of our members were awarded a National Medal. The National Medal recognises long and diligent service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster. Congratulations to the recipients from South Narrabeen SLSC: Peter Madden Simon Learmonth Matthew Fordham Edward Billett Chris Brown Brett Picknell Sarah Oaten Independent Director 15

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19 2015/16 Annual Report Perpetual Awards Award Paul Jackman Award Most Outstanding Club Member Presidents Award Nick Brice Award Lifesaver of the Year DMK Award Rescue of the Year Joe Garvin Award Most Outstanding Patrol Member Glyn Rees Award Most Outstanding Cadet Archie McClean Award Most Outstanding Junior Trainers Award Winner Richard Dowling Karen Shapcott Grant Shapcott Jacque Grimes, Matt Fordham, Angie Thorpe and Patrol 8 (Patrol Captain: Grant Shapcott) Simon Learmonth Emma Downham, Ethan Shapcott Kate Dampney, Bradley Cross Angie Thorpe Most Outstanding IRB Driver Patrol of the Year Brian Grundy Peter Madden, Roger Shahani, Kenny Passmore, Steve Martin, Allan Brightman, Michael Renie, Brian Grundy Top 10 Patrolling Members 1. Warwick Blackman 2. Andy Cross 3. Shannan Hitchen 4. Simon Learmonth 5. Peter Madden 6. Jake Warner 7. Angie Thorpe 8. Mike Renie 9. Kenny Passmore 10. Jeff Hewes Most Outstanding Competitor Michael Haven Cody Longley Award Rower of the Year Zac Freudenstein Best and Fairest - Rowers Rower Jake Warner Peter and Jill Welsh Trophy Community Award Jake Warner Peter Smith Award Nipper Parent of the Year Wayne Nolan 17

20 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Administration Report This year our membership was 285 members and I list the member status below and the change in membership over the last 3 years. The Club Committee met 14 times from July 2015 to June Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm and all Members are welcome to attend. Meetings last approx 2 hours and on average 8 out of 10 Directors attended each meeting. Your elected Club Committee Directors manage a range of topics and are available all year round to answer questions. In that regard, I would like to acknowledge everyone s commitment to the meeting process. From starting the meetings on time, contributing to resolve issues and also supporting Club initiatives. Many have put in a significant number of hours in between meetings and tackled a range of complex issues. As the Patrol Captain for Patrol 12, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Patrollers for their dedication and commitment this season : Sean Coutts,Jacinta Paquay, David Lotzof, Chris Gale and Eryn Fisher. The Patrol was audited twice by Branch and we scored a 347/350 so congratulations to all and I look forward to seeing you all next season. We have a great Club to administer and manage and it s important we do so to the benefit the majority of our Members and also ensure our Lifesaving commitments are fulfilled. Martin Hayward Director of Administration I would like to extend my special thanks to Member Thecla Haven who helped manage all the Registration details, Interclub transfers and weekly Patrol statistics onto Surfguard, the SLSA portal. This is an often overlooked part of our Club backroom support activity and ensures our data entry is correct and which keeps us up to date with our reporting commitments to SLS Branch. Membership Information 18 Membership Categories Junior Activity (Nippers) Cadets Active Long Service Associates Award Life Members General 2 Honarary 1 TOTAL

21 2015/16 Annual Report 2015/16 Memberships Junior Activity (Nippers) Bradbury, Jackson Bruce, Jamie Bursik, Jesse Cairns, Caspar Cairns, Fletcher Cairns, Freya Cairns, Tamsyn Cardow, Liam Cardow, Lily Clacy, Neve Crawford, Emma Cross, Gabriel Cunningham, Liam Dewar, Corey Dewar, Lachlan Dowling, Jemima Dowling, Lachlan Downham, Matthew Enosi Tuipulotu, Amelia Enosi Tuipulotu, Ruby Foster, Steven Haron, Max Haworth, Sabine Hewes, Isabel Hewes, Luke Hill, Carys Hill, Ethan Holman, Marnie Hurd, Finley Irvin, Jamie Ivering, Alex Ivering, Luke Kralka, Dominika Lambert, Jay Lambert Hall, Jack Lambert Hall, James Ludbrook, Lachlan Luginbuehl, Liam Luginbuehl, Mael Makin, Julia McAdam, Jessica McAdam, Keira McKeon, Katie McKinnon, Coby McNulty, Chloe Mcnulty, Mathilde McNulty, Ryan Morrison, Joshua Morrison, Paris Morton, Ellie Morton, Lara Nolan, Bradley Pinto, Tayron Prado Melo, Nikolas Prendergast, Joe Prestinenzi, Ava Prestinenzi, Zara Ritter, Ruby Scott, Marlise Scott, Rebecca Selvaratnam, Christian Shapcott, Ethan Sharkey, Daniel Sharkey, Liam Skiffington, Abbie Smith, Agnes Southan, Louis Southgate, Rhys Sparks, Bianca Sparks, Mikaela Stephen, Gus Sue, Ayden Trevelyan-Jones, Elinor Warren, Millie Whitfield, Austin Whitfield, Koby Whitfield, Kyla Whitwell, Henry Whitwell, Polly Yan, Annie Yan, Mary Yuan, Harry Yuan, Kevin Zhang, Eric Cadets (Patrol Hours) Attwater, Sebastian Clacy, Madeleine (37.25) Cross, Bradley (58.75) Cross, Malachi Cunningham, Sophie (24.5) Dampney, Kate (31.5) Davies, Charlie (30.5) Downham, Emma (35.5) Harvey, Georgia (46.75) Hewes, Ben (46.75) Marsters, Tuatai (13.75) McKinnon, Alexandra (45) McKinnon, Marcus (41.75) Morton, Conor Murray, Chloe (9.75) Nolan, Rachel (29.75) Papalia, Joshua (40.75) Prendergast, Rebecca (32.5) Shapcott, Connor (41.5) Stephen, Max (35.25) Valente, Jack (5.25) 19

22 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Active (Patrol Hours) Arthurs, Benjamin (23.75) Arthurs, Kelly Barr, Andrew (38) Bengtsson, Louise (28.5) Bennett, Mark (46.5) Blatchford, Christopher (40.5) Bojko, Emily (37) Bojko, Michael (42.75) Bojko, Sarah (59.5) Brealey, Jessica (47.5) Brown, Melissa (7.25) Clarke, Aimee Cooper, Kaitlyn (15.5) Coutts, Sean (57) Cross, Alana (46) Cross, Andrew (199.5) Cross, Leonardo (5) Cross, Martha (18.5) Cross, Michael (31) Cummings, Lachlan (31.25) Curnow, Marissa (37.75) Davies, Neil (49.5) Dowling, Richard (57.25) Fisher, Eryn (41.75) Gabrielli Arthur, Marcelo (42.75) Gale, Chris (50.25) Gielis, Christopher Grimes, Jacqueline (13.5) Grundy, Brian (47.25) Haworth, Claudia (33.75) Haworth, David (56) Haworth, Lisa Hayward, Martin (42.5) Hewes, Amanda (58.25) Hewes, Jeff (85.25) Hitchen, Shannan (128.25) Hudson, Shaun (15.5) Hunter, Zac (29.25) Ivering, Andrew (52.75) Joscelyne, Craig (45.25) Knight, Shane (8.5) Learmonth, Simon (120.25) Leite, Gabriela Lewns, Philip (39) Lotzof, David (53.7) Makin, Scott (38.75) Manieri, Brent Martin, Stephen (64.5) McAdam, Mark Mckay, Chris Murray, Tom Paquay, Jacinta (58) Passmore, James Passmore, Ken (69) Pidgeon, Robert (12.5) Reig, Matthew (53.5) Renie, Michael (67.5) Ritchie, Angus Rogister, Joseph Rossi, Talal (46.25) Rossin - Leite, Gabriela Scott, Brendan Scott, Virginia (46.75) Shahani, Roger (52.25) Shapcott, Peter (53.5) Smith, Brittany (37.25) Southgate, Joe (39.75) Stephen, Troy (47.25) Thorpe, Angela (88.75) Thorpe, Kelvin (56.75) Valera, Arturo Van den Born, Mirjam Vincent, Simon (46.5) Warner, Jacob (65.75) Warner, Samuel (43.5) Warner, Sean (40.25) Watson, Ash (39.25) Wickens, Nigel (29.5) Long Service (Patrol Hours) Boyle, Michael (7.25) Brightman, Alan (62.25) Clark, John (22.5) Fisher, Rohan (22.25) Freudenstein, Isaac (20.75) Frew, David (8.25) Hauser, David (20.75) Haven, Michael (26.75) Haven, Stuart Longley, Charles Morrison, Scott (27.25) Life Members (Patrol Hours) Billett, Edward Brown, Chris Clarke, Peter Dimento, Mark Ferguson, Robert Fordham, Matt (9.25) Haven AM, Anthony (22.75) Hay, John Jones, Howard Madden, Peter (71) Maxwell, Steven O Reilly, Charles Oaten, Sarah (22.75) Picknell, Brett Award Blackman, Warwick (440.5 service hours) 20

23 2015/16 Annual Report Associates Bruce, Paul Bursik, Ondrej Cairns, Chris Clacy, Linda Clacy, Matthew Clifford, Nicole Crawford, Dan Cunningham, Allan Cunningham, Julie Dewar, Denise Dowling, Barbara Downham, Jackie Figueiredo, Tricia Foster, Clair Foster, John Glaister, Georgia Hall, Verlie Haron, Michelle Haven, Thecla Hill, Vanessa Holman, Zdenka Hurd, Katina Irvin, Ben Ivering, Ishau Kralka, Jacek Lambert, Emma Lambert, Kylie Longley, Wendy Luginbuehl, Marc Luginbuehl, Sina Maslen, Julie McAdam, Sean McKeon, Allison McKinnon, Aaron McNulty, Fiona Melo, Andre Montagnino, Silvana Morton, Brad Morton, Melanie Murray, Simone Nolan, Sonya Nolan, Wayne Prendergast, Julie Prendergast, Kevin Prestinenzi, Nicole Ritter, Claudia Ritter, Gregory Scott, Pia Selvaratnam, Ratna Shapcott, Karen Sharkey, Patrick Sharkey, Vanessa Sheehan, Kylie Simpson - Morrison, Sara Skiffington, Anne Smith, Cecilia Southan, Mark Southgate, Mary Sparks, Elizabeth Stempel, Julia Sue, Darren Trevelyan-Jones, Sarah Wang, Lei Wang, Linna Warren, Juliette Whitfield, Ben Whitfield, Jane Whittard, Dianne Whitwell, Chris Whitwell, Fiona Wright, Denise Yan, Bo Yuan, Frank General Asprey, Matt Jolley, Kieran Honarary Member Jack Cannons AM 21

24 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Finance Report 22 It gives me great pleasure to present the financial statements of South Narrabeen SLSC for the year ended 30th April Financial Summary The income statement shows a net deficit for the year of approximately $49,878. This is significantly impacted by the recognition of $54,000 of depreciation expense, the increase principally relating to the depreciation of last season s building works. A further $14,000 for loss on disposal of assets (Club Car, kiosk equipment and awning). On a normalised cash basis, that excludes depreciation expense but includes expenditure on new equipment, there was net surplus of approximately $14,000. This is down on last year by $19,000 which is mainly due to income received for the Kiosk. Whilst a nett profit of $14,000 may seem a satisfactory result we need to be conscious that it takes on average $115,000 per annum to run the operations of the club, leaving next to nothing to invest in the Club. With costs rising and income decreasing we cannot be complacent in maintaining all sources of income especially when we have signed lease with council that stipulates we have to maintain the internal and to some extent the external maintenance of the Club. Added to the equation there is a definite need to improve the Ocean View Room, foyer, carpet, kitchen and bar fridges, add on a new training facility and further improve the grounds. This of great concern to all of us. Income Highlights Hall hire was up 10% on previous year and continues to be the club s major source of income. Golf Day in its inaugural year raised $3,274. Special thanks goes to Sarah and Matt Oaten. Kiosk income never happened this year due to a long and lengthy debate with Council over the introduction of 25% café component rent should the club sublease to a third party. The result of which our prospective tenant could not abide by these terms. Expenditure Highlights The purchase of the BRP Commander ATV including SLS Patrol kit for $9,682. This was our share of the $4$ SLS NSW BRP Grant. Final payment of Council s penalty notice was made. Total of the fine was $3,000. Consultants Fees of $7,800 are made up - legal fees to Council and solicitor $1,850 - legal fees to lawyers for sub-lease $2,425 - draughtsmen fee for S96 submission $2,700 - PCA and engineers fee $860 Other points to note are A write down of Fixed Assets ($54,444) for 2007 / 2008 was made. Thanks To those individuals, businesses and organisations who made financial donations and donations in-kind I thank you. Your support is very much appreciated and has helped our Club enormously. Special contributions were Roche Products Pty Ltd and Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal.

25 2015/16 Annual Report A special thank you to Martin Thompson of Wong & Mayes Chartered Accountants for auditing our accounts and Bob Buckingham of Alan Hall Business Advisers for their continued accounting advice. In closing I would like to thank all those who have helped me and offered me advice this season, especially Thecla Haven and Tony Haven AM, Karen Shapcott, Sarah Morrison and my fellow Committee Member colleagues. See you on the beach. Charles Longley, Hon Finance Director 23

26 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Financial Accounts SOUTH NARRABEEN SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC. ABN FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2016 CONTENTS Income Statement Balance Sheet Accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements Statement by Members of the Committee Declaration by President - Charitable Fundraising Act Independent Audit Report Disclaimer to the Members Income and Expenditure Statement Application of Fundraising Income 24

27 2015/16 Annual Report South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Income Statement and Accumulated Members Funds For the year ended 30th April $ 2015 $ Income 107, , Expenditure 157, , Operating Surplus/ (Deficit) (49,878.80) (10,700.66) Accumulated member funds at beginning of financial year 504, , Accumulated member funds at end of financial year 454, ,

28 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Balance Sheet as at 30th April 2016 Notes 2016 $ 2015 $ Current Assets Cash Recevieables Trading Stock , , , , , , , , Non Current Assets Property, Plant & Equipment 4 368, , Total Assets 467, , Current Liabilities Creditors, Borrowings & Provisions 5 13, , Total Liabilities 13, , Net Assets 454, , Members Funds 454, ,

29 2015/16 Annual Report South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 April 2016 NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES This financial report is a special purpose report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Association Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) and the Associations Incorporation regulation The committee has determined that the Club is not a reporting entity The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the following Australian Accounting Standards: AASB 1031 Materiality AASB 110 Events after the Balance Sheet Date No other Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations or other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied. The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values except where specifically stated. The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. NOTE 2 CASH Cash and Cash Equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturity of six months or less. Cash on Hand Westpac Bank Trading Account Westpac Bank Cash Reserve Westpac Bank Term Deposit 2016 $ , , , $ , , , NOTE 3 RECEIVABLES Misc Accrual Unbanked Deposit Facility Development Grant W gah Council Footpath Deposit W gah Council Master Key Dep Other 88, , , , , , , ,

30 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 April 2016 NOTE 4 PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT Property Plant and Equipment are carried at historial costs less, where appicable, any accumulated depreciation. Property Plant and Equipment (excluding Leasehold Improvements) are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the Club commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the estimated useful lives of the improvements, which may extend beyond the expiry of the current 20 year lease on 30 August Plant & Equipment (excluding Leasehold Improvements) Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value at year end 2016 $ 127, (70,763.38) 56, $ 202, (127,584.72) 74, Leasehold Improvements, Accumulated Depreciation 432, (120,929.67) 426, (92,509.47) Net Book Value at year end 311, , Net Book Value at year end - Total 368, , NOTE 5 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Misc Accruals Bush to Beach Provision Hall Hire - Deposits rec d in advance Other- Gym Key deposits Gst 2016 $ , , , , (1,081.53) 2015 $ 9, , , (193.93) 13, , NOTE 6 CHARITABLE STATUS REGISTRATIONS Australian Taxation Office: The Club is endorsed as a public benevolent instituition thereby conferring Income Tax Exempt and Deductibel Gift Recipient status. Charitable Fundraising Act 1991: The Club holds a fundraising authority (authority issued to Surf Life Saving New South Wales Inc). NOTE 7 REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any trade discounts and volume rebates allowed. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to present values when recognising revenue. The net income from fundraising events and activities has been included in Income for the year to assist with the comparison of the financial results from year to year. Previously income and expenditure for some events was reported separately under the relevant Income or Expenditure heading). The prior year s comparatives have been restated accordingly. 28 NOTE 8 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the assets or as part of an item of the expense.

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35 2015/16 Annual Report South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Income and Expenditure Statement For the year ended 30th April 2016 Income Notes Level One Net Members Subscriptions Sponsorship Donations Grants Fundraising Bush to Beach Operating Income Social Functions Provision Bush to Bush Interest Rec d a b c e 22, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Total Income 107, , Expenditure Notes Administration Clubhouse expenses Life Saving Expenses Competition Expenses Golf Day (Nett) Bush to Beach Social Functions Operating Expense JAC Expenses Provision Bush to Beach Depreciation Loss on Disposal of Assets f g h i d j k l 4 22, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (49,878.80) (10,700.66) Total (49,878.80) (10,700.66) 33

36 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Detailed Income Statement for the year ending 30th April Note a - Sponsorship Sands Hotel Aptus Accounting & Advisory Black Build Projects Simon Smith Greencap NAA P/L Note b - Donations: SLS NSW (state wide raffle & guardians of the surf) Roche Products Pty Ltd Simon Smith Kone Elevators Collaroy & Narrabeen Beach Protection Assoc Black Build Projects Rotary (Pub to Pub) SLS Sydney Northern Beaches JAPAJO Vibe Electrical Pty Ltd Warringah Council (Aust Day) Charles Longley Margaret Lamborn Tony Lamborn Greg Ritter M & A Petersen Misc 3, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Note c - Grant Income Warringah Council - Annual Grant Federal Gov t - Beach Safety Equip Grant 5, , , , , , Note - Fundraising Rotary (Pub to Pub) Warringah Council (Aust Day) 1, ,

37 2015/16 Annual Report South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Detailed Income Statement for the year ending 30th April Note d - Major Fundraising Event Income includes event specific and Donations Golf Day Income Expenditure Less Sponsorship included in Note a. 8, (4,950.23) 3, (4,045.00) (770.68) Assistance in Kind for the Current Year includes Club Specific: Martin Thompson / Wong & Mayes Robert Buckingham / Allan Hall Busn Partners Audit Services Winding up SN Jaffa Pty Ltd Bush to Beach Specific: Collaroy Services Beach Club Catering by Design Streets Ice Cream Variety Club Bunnings Suhhee Sihiro, Daniel McKinnon, Candice Day SLS Australia, SLS NSW, SLS Syd Nthn Beaches: DHL Telstra Westpac Clubs NSW Beko BRP URM Patrol Uniforms SMS Systems Helicopter Services State Championship State Championship ATV Grant Program Keeping Aust Clean Note e - Operating Income Sale of Instruction Manuals Sale of Equipment Competition Prize Money Bunnings BBQ Nippers BBQ JAC Clothing Boat Carnival Hire of Equipment Gym Key Deposits , , , , , , ,

38 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Detailed Expense Statement for the year ended 30th April Note f - Administration expenses Court Costs & Fines Consultants Fees Capitation & Affiliation Fee -SLS NSW Capitation & Affiliation Fee -SLS SNB Acct/Audit/Tax Photos, Framing, Scanning Postage, Printing & Stationery Telephone Bank Fees Internet Gifts & Tributes General Note g - Club House expenses Electricity Insurance CVA Monitoring Garbage Services Cleaning Materials Repairs & Maintenance Furniture & Fittings Permits, Licences, Applications Gym Expenses Gardening Expenses 2, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Note h - Life Saving expenses Life Saving Awards Instruction Manuals & Equip Fuel Rescue Board Repairs IRB Expenses Quad Bike Expenses Quad Bike Registration First Aid Expenses Patrol Expenses First Aid Courses , , , , , , , , , ,

39 2015/16 Annual Report South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Detailed Expense Statement for the year ended 30th April Note i - Competition expenses Carnival Entries Towing, Car Hire, Tolls Boat Repairs & Maintenance Oars,Rowlock, Battery R&M Trailer Repairs and maintenance Presentation Night Trophies Note j - Social expenses Social Occasion Senior Presentation Night SNB/SLS/SLSA Award Nights 11, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Note k - Operating expense Clothing 1, , , , Note l - JAC expenses JAC Carnival Entries JAC Singlets JAC Presentation Day JAC Social Occassions , ,

40 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club inc ABN Application of Fundraising Income for the year ended 30 April 2016 Note (m) - Application of Fundraising Income This note sets out how the Fundraising Income received by the Club has been applied (pursuant to the Charitable Fundraising Act). It does not include all of the Club s income and expenditure for the year. Net Fundraising Income excludes Sponsorship, Grants and Member only Events $ 2015 $ Net Fundraising Income Excludes Sponsorship and Grant Income Donations Fundraising BBQ and other fundraising income Net Fundraising Income was applied after Grant Income as follows: Surf Life Saving Operations Purchase of Rescue & Training Equipment Clubhouse Expenses Administration Expenses Presentation Night Competition Expenses Junior Expenses Capital Expenditure - Rescue Equipment ATV Capital Expenditure - Plant, Property & Equipment Capital Expenditure - Leasehold Improvements 19,742 (771) 3,781 18,476 2,058 2,702 22,752 23,236 2, ,454 22,713 3,274 15,799 1,085 9,682 2,973 21,440 5, ,859 23,851 3,514 13,463 1,690 3,427 14, ,400 94, ,426 Net Shortfall (72,103) (187,190) The Shortfall was made up from income from other sources: Kiosk Sponsorship Sale of Manuals / Rescue Equipment Sale of Club Equipment (including Surfboats) Members Subscriptions Transfer from Members Funds 0 7, ,937 46,340 16,777 9,090 1, , ,523 72, ,190 38

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42 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Lifesaving Report Firstly I would like to thank everyone for the encouragement and support that was given to me during the2015/16 season. Congratulations to everyone from all areas of the club on what was another successful season at South Narrabeen. Welcome to all the new members for this season; we hope that being part of the South Narrabeen SLSC is everything you expected and more. This season was a successful one in many areas. From a patrolling aspect we had a mixture of eventful days and some slow ones, but we were fortunate that overall it was a safe season. In the instructional area, Matt Fordham and his team worked extremely hard this season training our new Bronze certificate and SRC certificate holders thank you for providing countless hours helping our newest members. We continued to see an increase in numbers in all the training squads. I would strongly encourage all of our active members to continue to gain lifesaving awards after obtaining lifesaving bronze. The more qualified we are the better equipped we are to deal with any situation we might be confronted with on the beach. A special mention to our IRB trainers this season I don t recall seeing as many crews going thru in one season amazing effort to all involved. Thank you to all those members who rose to the challenge and gained further awards throughout the season. This year we had the pleasure of hosting the Bush 2 Beach program once again and I would like to thank all those Patrolling members and members whom assisted with the running of the event another huge success in regards to this annual initiative. All members wearing the Red and Yellow quartered caps are to be commended on the level of commitment and professionalism they demonstrated on the beach throughout the season. South Narrabeen SLSC was well represented at most carnivals. Thanks also to families and friends for their support around the Club. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who volunteered their time in any capacity this season. For our Patrolling members the awareness, preventions hard work and dedication keep the South Narrabeen banner held in high regard throughout the Surf lifesaving fraternity. We are all volunteers and at the end of the day without your help we wouldn t be the club we are today. See you on the sand in 2016/17. Shannan Hitchen Director Of Lifesaving 40

43 2015/16 Annual Report 2015 Statistics Rescue Type No Gear - 9 Rescue Tube - 5 Rescue Board - 3 IRB - 6 RWVC - 1 First Aid Type Minor Marine Stings - 37 Mnor Cuts/Abrasions - 6 Spinal - 1 Preventative Actions Preventions

44 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Our Patrols A huge thank you to all our patrolling members who kept the beach safe and NO LIVES LOST. During the year Patrol 10 merged with Patrol 7 and it was great to see everyone volunteering to cover the Patrol 10 rostered days... particular Patrol 6 who did a number of extra days to help out. Congratulations to all our patrols for their vigilence and service. PC Patrol Captain * Absent O Volunteering on this patrol Patrol 1: Michael Bojko, Angus Ritchie, Jake Warner PC, Kelvin Thorpe, Lachlan Cummings, Zac Hunter* Patrol 2: Britt Smith, Alana Cross, Jessica Brealy PC, Ash Watson, Shannan Hitchins O, Emily Bojko*, Sarah Bojko*, Marissa Curnow*, Jacque Grimmes*, Chris McKay* Patrol 3: Phil Lewns, Martha Cross, Mick Cross, Virgina Scott, Joe Southgate, Rebecca Scott, Talal Rossi PC, Grace Norman, Marcelo Arthur o Patrol 4: Georgia Harvey, Alex Doling-Cook, Ben Hewes, Sean Warner, Brad Cross, Andy Cross PC, Jerome Lyndon, Charlie Davies, Matt Reig O, Sam Warner*, Claudia Haworth*, Kate Dampney*, Kaitlyn Cooper*, Tautai Martsers* 42 Patrol 5: Martin Hayward O, Troy Stephen, Joshua Papalia, Marcus McKinnon, Grant Shapcott PC, Lachlan Dowling, Richard Dowling, Emma Downham, Rachel Nolan, Sophie Cunningham, Rebecca Prendergast, Lexi McKinnon*, Scott Makin*, Simon Vincent*, Joshua Morrison*, Connor Shapcott*

45 2015/16 Annual Report Patrol 6: Roger Shahani, Kenny Passmore, Peter Madden PC, Steve Martin, Allan Brightman, Michael Renie, Brian Grundy*, Mark McAdam* Patrol 7: Sam Warner O, Louise Bengsston, Nigel Wickens, Angie Thorpe PC, Simon Learmonth, Rob Pigeon, Matt Reig*, Shaun Hudson*, Oliver Munson* Patrol 8: Chris Blatchford, Marchelo Arthur, Ben Arthurs, Mark Bennet, Andrew Barr PC, Craig Joscelyne* Patrol 9: Sarah Oaten, Jake Warner O, Zac Freudenstein, John Clarke, David Frew, Tony Haven PC, Mick Haven, Dave Hauser*, Rohan Fisher*, Michael Boyle* Patrol 11: Melissa Brown, Shannan Hitchins PC, Neil Davies, Isabel Hewes, Ellie Morton, Andrew Irvering, Jack Valente, Maddie Clacy, David Haworth, Luke Hewes O, Jeff Hewes, Jaylen Lyndon O, Mandy Hewes, Millie Warren* Patrol 12: Matt Reig O, Eryn Fisher, David Lotzof, Jacinta Parquay, Sean Coutts, Martin Hayward PC, Chris Gale 43

46 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Education Report It was a great pleasure to welcome so many new members to the Club this season, and I would like to congratulate all of our award recipients on their commitment to training. My sincere thanks to our trainers Andy Cross, Angie Thorpe, Jacinta Pacquay, Sean Coutts, Mike Renie, Grant Shapcott, Simon Learmonth, Troy Stephen, Brian Grundy and all the members who acted as role players. The First Aid training scenarios were tremendous fun, with realistic injuries and Academy Award standard performances from our roleplayers. Andy and Angie carried the bulk of the load regarding Bronze Squads, and I am very grateful to them for their many hours of hard work. All up we put through 42 lifesaving awards: 4 Surf Rescue Certificates, 18 Bronze Medallions, 10 IRB Crewpersons, 2 IRB Drivers, 1 Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, 4 Resuscitation Certificates, 2 Training Officers, and 1 Silver Medallion Beach Management. I particularly want to thank the Sydney Northern Beaches Branch staff and Assessors for their assistance and guidance throughout the season, in particular, Belinda Dobson, Steve McInnes, Trish Newton, Steve Haggett, Lindsay Davis, and Louise Lindop. Their advice has been invaluable. Matt Fordham Director of Education 44

47 2015/16 Annual Report Surf Rescue Certificate: Finley Hurd Joshua Morrison Ethan Shapcott Millie Warren Bronze Medallion: Ben Arthurs Chris Blatchford Mirjam Van Den Born Leo Cross Charlie Davies Neil Davies Claudia Haworth Ben Hewes Jerome Lyndon Mark McAdam Chris McKay Lexie McKinnon Marcus McKinnon Josh Papalia Angus Ritchie Joe Rogister Connor Shapcott Max Stephen Resuscitation Certificate: Chris Gielis Matt Fordham Claudia Ritter Angie Thorpe Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC): Chris Blatchford Training Officer (Bronze): Angie Thorpe Training Officer (IRB): Mike Renie IRB Crew Certificate: Michael Bojko Sarah Bojko Alana Cross Lachlan Cummings Kate Dampney Andrew Ivering David Lotzof Matthew Reig Virginia Scott Brittany Smith Silver Medallion - IRB Driver: Emily Bojko Sean Coutts Silver Medallion - Beach Management: Richard Dowling 45

48 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Surf Sports Report 46 Winter is a daunting time for any surf competitor, with the uncertainty of the season ahead, and we here at South Narrabeen are no exception. The cold months off from competition allows reflection from the previous season s achievements, and planning of work to come. It is a time when attitudes and personalities clash, where ties are cut and bonds are broken. It is also the time when crews begin to form, and the smell of competition stirs. In the gym, on the beach, in the streets, hard work and determination, mean for some the chance to compete under the orange cap for yet another season, be it on a board or in the boat, laying the foundations for the next 8 months. This season saw the return of the two U23 crews from last season: The Speed Dealers (U23 Men) and The Sliders (U23 Women) as well as a surprise late appearance from The Sharks (Reserves). After a great season last year, both under 23 crews had expectations to meet, and results to best, both of which were done in an exceptional manner. The Sharks, consisting of rowing alumni, only forming mid-season, knew there was hard work to be done, and were not to be outdone, also putting in a stellar season. Back to sweep this season, Mick Haven returned to the long oar for the two U23 crews, as well as Johnny Clark, who stepped up again to take on the reserves crew. It was great to see the boys work together, learning from and mentoring one another throughout the year as good sweeps do. This season as many prior, brought with it a fair share of hurdles and challenges, but nothing either couldn t handle. I think I speak for all the rowers when I give thanks for your commitment again this season gentlemen, your hard work certainly does not go unnoticed. Training in the rain, before work, in the dark, in the gym, or commuting from other side of Sydney or beyond just to make it in time, thank you. As always, this season was jam packed full of rowing events, some old favourites, as well as some new experiences for some, including but not limited to: SNB Branch Carnivals at Newport, Warriewood and North Curly, ASRL events at both Manly and Shellharbour, Coffs Harbour Open Craft Carnival, Pacific Palms Battle Of the Boats, championships for branch (Palm Beach) and State (Umina), International Young Guns at Collaroy, Ocean Thunder at Dee Why (4 Rounds) and of course, Aussies at Alexandra Headlands. The surf as always this year was completely unpredictable and tested our sweeps and crews time and time again. Unfortunately it did get the better of us at times, but what season wouldn t be complete without a few injuries and hiccups along the way. These drove us harder to perform and we got to see yet again some of he finest sweeping around with some stunning surf work from crew and sweep alike, as well as in the lake at Pacific Palms. The club s competition night held on May 21st, was a chance for me to show my appreciation in full for our competitors this season, and for celebration formally for the year that has been, while I was humbled by the boat rowers to be awarded rower s rower, it was some of our more senior rowers that picked up the prestigious awards this year: Competitor of the year: Michael Haven Rower of the year: Isaac Freudenstein Rower s Rower: Jake Warner The Slides [U23 Women] Alana Cross, Brittany Smith, Marissa Curnow & Sarah Bojko The Sliders truly are an inspirational crew both on and off the beach. This season saw the girls sidelined somewhat due to injury, but that did not stop their passion for the sport or their dedication to their team. Every weekend saw them under the tent and helping with boats, and running, rowing and training harder each and every week and I personally can attest to this. Learning to sweep this year was made a pleasure by the girls, who I swept once a week for

49 2015/16 Annual Report morning sessions in the lake, and it was clear to me that all their hard work was paying off, despite these minor setbacks. This is not to say though, that they didn t make the most of their time competing on the weekends. In the carnivals they attended, the girls surprised themselves with some fabulous results and their hard work really did show, excellent season girls, very proud. Unfortunately the girls did not get the chance to row at the branch championships, but made the top 8 at the State titles, excellent achievement! The Speed Dealers [U23 Men] Jake Warner, Kelvin Thorpe, Lachlan Cummings & Michael Bojko My crew. A bunch of young lads whom I spend more time with than my own family for 8 months. This season as per usual had its share of ups and downs, but we managed to pull through and really achieve this season, despite some results not going quite how we had hoped. Training was tough this year, a long season halfway into April saw fatigue set in on more than one occasion, but again a banding together saw us really shine in the end. We were also incredibly humbled to have entered the Ocean Thunder this season. As a colts crew this is far and away and exceptional performance and I think we rose to the challenge accordingly, and hopefully return to the series next year, to better our performance. We could not have done this though, without help from our sponsors Aptus Accounting, MS Interiors, Vibe Electrical and Dream Doors, all integral to the campaign with their generous sponsorship. We managed to gold at this year s inaugural short course ASRL event at Manly, and were thrilled to make top 12 at the Australian titles in April, as well as consistent top 6 finishes, and an overall 17th out of 28 crews at the Ocean Thunder. Very impressed boys bring on next season. Sharks [Reserves] Dave Frew, Isaac Freudenstein, Michael Boyle & Michael Haven The pinnacle of rowing here at South Narrabeen. This season saw a triumphant return to the orange and brown from one of our alumni Dave Frew from Queenscliff. The boys really made their presence on the beach known this year. Having only formed officially at Christmas, the boys did not delay getting stuck in to training and competing, with several medals to their name attesting to this. The sharks had a few forays this year into the masters division, which is great for both the club and the sport, and in doing so earned themselves some gold medals. A few of the boys rowed on and off last season, but was great to see them return for the most part of this year solid and consistent. The boys picked up gold at both state and branch championships in the masters 120 Years Division, with multiple cameos from rowing veteran Stuart Haven. Hopefully we will see the boys next season and see what more they have in store for us. Board Team [Short and Long] Andrew Cross & Nigel Wickens While some of us here at Southy Hit the water with an oar, there are a select few who take pride in representing this club on their surfboards. Unfortunately, the surfing season takes a bit longer than the usual surf sports season, with the branch only having been held thus far, but with the results to date, the upcoming state titles will hopefully be another medal chance for the boys. Andy truly is an inspirational competitor, not only being president of this surf cub, but also managing to pick up a gold medal in the long boards at this years branch, with Nigel collecting silver in the short boards. A very well done to both the boys, terrific result and good luck at State and Aussies! 47

50 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Flags Stuart Haven A competition wrap up from this season wouldn t be complete without mentioning this young man. At 32 years of age, not only has Stu been instrumental in the boat section this year, but has also had his first taste of the beach events at a national level. Stuart stepped up to the occasion and competed for South Narrabeen in flags at this years Australian Titles. While he made it through a few rounds, an unfortunate trip ended his campaign early, but in doing so has inspired others to take up similar events next year, well done Stu, our first beach competitor in a very many years. Officials Tony & Thecla Haven Most would not know that in surf competition of any shape or form, cubs actually require officials as part of an entry, so that a clubs competitors can enter said event. Most of what we compete in here at South Narrabeen would not be possible without our wonderful officials Tony (Torch) and Thecla. Thecla is the head of administration at boat Carnivals, and similarly Torch is the head referee. Not only do these two looks after us on the beach, but also sort out entries for rowing and surfing, and as such a massive thank you for all your hard work on and off the sand this year! Having only stepped into the role of competition director at the beginning of this 2015/16 season, I was overwhelmed by the sheer quality of the sportsmanship, hard work and determination shown by all codes here at South Narrabeen. I don t think I could be any prouder of what we have all achieved this season and hopefully I will see al the smiling faces again next year. We are always looking for competitors here at Southy, from nippers to rowers and surfers, if you or your children want to compete please don t hesitate to approach me, I would love to hear form you, the future of the club! Jake Warner Director of Surf Sports and Boat Captain Club Championships Results Open Mens Event Results 1st Jake Warner 2nd Michael Boyle 3rd Michael Haven Open Womens 1st Mandy Hewes Swim Run 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd Michael Boyle Michael Haven Jake Warner Jake Warner Michael Boyle Michael Haven Flags 1st 2nd 3rd Jake Warner John Clarke Michael Haven 48

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52 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities Report South Narrabeen Nippers again had a good year with a lot of fun had by all on the sand and in the water. Our numbers were steady and inline with previous years. Year on Year we continue to see our Junior and Cadets grow. Our strong and growing SRCs group represent the next generation of South Narrabeen lifesavers. It is also very pleasing to see a number of new nipper families. As outlined in the previous AGM report, the nipper s committee established a number of key objectives for the current and future seasons (2-3 year vision). These were to: Continue to Grow the nipper Community, Build on the success of the SRC / Cadet programs established in previous years, Continue the focus on Water based activities and skills, Surf and Beach Education, Encourage more parent involvement, and Have a heap of fun with our Kids! In keeping with our objective to have heaps of fun, we continued on with our annual social events, including the Christmas Parties. And the final nippers of the year the annual muck up day and parent events. Nippers ran very smoothly this year, due to the hard work of the nippers parents. We had age managers in most of the age groups, and when required parents willing to step up with minimum fuss. The key for us was that a large number of people did their bit, which made it enjoyable for all. A Sunday morning on the beach just wouldn t be complete without a BBQ d bacon and egg roll. Not only providing a valuable service to hungry Nippers, the proceeds of the Nippers Kiosk go back into help the club provide the require nippers equipment and upkeep. All this would not have been possible, without the motivation and dedication of Karen Shapcott. I would also like to extend my thanks to our Nipper Parent s of the year Melanie and Brad Morton for the running of the BBQ each and every week. As outlined above, the success of Nippers is dependent on the help of many. With a number of the Nippers families now having their children move more in the early stages of surf lifesaving (i.e SRC and Bronze) we need to rebuild the team of Nipper volunteers and helpers for the 2016/17 season. I look forward to the coming season, to build upon our 2015/16 successes. See you on the beach. Richard Dowling Director of Junior Activities In particular I would like call out our Nipper Parent of the year, Wayne Nolan. His energy and drive to get around all water activities provided many of our nippers with opportunity to further enhance and refine their skills, whether it be on the board or swimming in the surf. 50

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54 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Sponsorship and Grants Thanks to all our dedicated members for their continued service for the 2015/2016. This season saw me have about 10 months off from the club before I put my hand up for the vacant sponsorship position. A Sponsorship Director is a very vital role for any Surf Life Saving Club to succeed and without the continued support of The Sands Hotel I have already started working on gaining a potential major sponsor for the club.watch this Space A big thanks to Sarah & Matt Oaten for organising a successful Golf Day earlier in the season. A lot of work behind the scenes went into making the day a great day with the support of members, associates and some new sponsors. A huge thanks must go to Black Build Projects (Matt Oaten, Luke Cannon), MS Interiors (Simon Smith) and Greencap for the Sponsorship contributions this year. This year saw Aptus Accounting & Advisory, Stuart Haven (Vibe Electrical), Scott Morrison (Dream Doors Sydney North) and Simon Smith sponsor our U23s Men rowing team for the annual Ocean Thunder. This was the first year our team compete against Open Mens teams from all over the country. Well done Boys. Moving forward to 2016/17, there are some exciting events that the current committee are organising. Stay tuned. To all our members, enjoy your winter break and see you all next seaons. Rohan Fisher Independent Director 52

55 2015/16 Annual Report Club Sponsors Sponsorships Black Build Projects Simon Smith Greencap P/L Vibe Electrical Pty Ltd Sponsorsihp (Boats) Aptus Accounting & Advisory Donations SLS NSW (state wide raffle and guardians of the surf) Roche Products Pty Ltd Black Build Projects Rotary (Pub to Pub) JAPAJO Warringah Council (Aust Day) Charles Longley Margaret Lamborn Tony Lamborn Greg Ritter National Sponsors South Narrabeen SLSC recognise DHL as a National Major Partner of Surf Life Saving and for their significant uniform sponsorship, enabling uniforms to be provided free of charge to patrolling lifesavers. South Narrabeen SLSC recognise Telstra as a National Major Partner and for their support across the SMS system that you utilise through SurfCom. State Sponsors South Narrabeen SLSC recognise ClubsNSW for their support of the State Championships South Narrabeen SLSC acknowledge ClubsNSW for the ClubGRANTS funding offered South Narrabeen SLSC acknowledge Beko in surf boat racing at the State Championships and the Best of the Best. Branch Sponsors Streets Lipton Ice Tea URM Dee Why RSL Bill Buckle Auto Group Westfield Warringah Mall Cancer Institute NSW RFi Group 53

56 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Golf Day 2016 saw South Narrabeen SLSC run their first charity golf day! Having never organised a golf day nor played 18 holes of the game I knew I had a challenge in front of me. With ominous weather looming on the morning of Friday February 5, 2016, 34 players teed off at Long Reef Golf Club. Thanks must go to sponsors and supporters of the day for their generous contributions. I hope that everyone had a fun day out on the course. Further thanks must go to both my husband, Matt (Black Build Projects) and Sandy who organises the corporate golf through Long Reef Golf Club. Thank you also to Torch and Charles for their help on the day selling drinks and flogging raffle tickets. Going forward I see this day as our major fund raiser for South Narrabeen SLSC and more importantly it is a terrific Club day. Please support this day in All proceeds from the day go directly back the Club so we can continue to do what we do and keep our beach safe. Golf prizes Jason Braund - Drummond Golf, Dee Why Craig Joscelyne - IOOF Holdings Limited Raffle prizes Alan Brightman - Canon Australia Pty Ltd Surf Life Saving NSW Maui Jim Australia Other prize and gift contributors Sean Warner - Universal Music Australia Maui Jim Australia Joe Kelly - Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Mars Foodservices Vanessa Niccol Shayna Price - Style Communications Mona Vale Thank you again to everyone who attended or contributed! See you on course in 2017! Sarah Oaten Golf Day organiser Sponsors and Contributors Hole sponsors Black Build Projects Simon Smith (MS Interiors) Greencap 54

57 2015/16 Annual Report Winners 1st place Team Black Build Projects. Luke Cannon, Matt Oaten, Mark Stephens, Chris James 2nd place Rob Kershaw, Michael Bernauer, Peter Hurley, Craig Biddolph 3rd place Mark Dimento, Tony Russell- Jones, John Killduff, Greg Black Nearest to pin Tony Russell-Jones Longest Drive John Clark 55

58 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Marketing Report Firstly, thank you to all of our members for making the 2015/2016 the season it was. In November 2015 I filled the independent Director vacancy on the Committee, thank you to Angie Thorpe for the work that she did before that time. The Jaffa This season we continued with our club newsletter The Jaffa. We had three editions distributed to members via and also available on our website It is always exciting to hear about our members achievements so if you have any content you would like to see added please marketing@snslsc.org.au Facebook Our presence on Facebook increased this season by gaining over 200 additional followers who Like our page. We had 203 posts from the start of patrol in September to the end of patrols in April with content including lifesaving, education, awards, competition, history and social. Our average reach per post was over

59 2015/16 Annual Report Website Over the course of the season our website was updated with the goings on of our club. The updates included: Our History Notable rescues updated Notable members updated Annual Reports added Life Members updated with year of elevation Award s tab added - Branch awards - Branch honours - State awards - State honours - National awards - National honour - Photos added Competition Australian Championship place getters added Boat crew information updated Club Championships button now working and page added Sponsorship Club sponsors updated Branch supporters tab added State supporters tab added National supporters tab added Golf Day sponsorship added Casino Night sponsorship added In the Community In the community page added - Bush to Beach - Pub2Pub - Australia Day - Beach to Bush SLS NSW - Photos added Committee Committee updated Sarah Oaten Independent Director 57

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62 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Building and Development This year has been one of tidying up, repairs and maintenance, submission s S96 with Council, installations, sale of assets and working with Dave Hauser our Work Health and Safety Officer. Tidying Up With the completion of the Store room Council was contacted in order to get sign off and sign off for SLS NSW grant process. Final payment of the Grant requires this before we get paid. Repairs and Maintenance After several years of ringing Council about roof leaks, this year turned out to be a success, I can now say that we no longer have a deluge of water dripping onto the parquetry floor in the Ocean View Room. S96 Submission to further improve and make the kiosk/café be more efficient we submitted an S96 with Council to install and new kitchen, exhaust fan, a fixed weather proof awning, walk through access and supply of gas. Completion of works we anticipate will be ready for the next season. Sale of Assets has been a long and lengthy process with little return. I honestly believe that it would be easier to sell your mother. Work Health and Safety As mentioned I have been working with Dave Hauser on internal and external issues. So, if you see some new signs about you ll know we ve been there. One of the main problems that we have is with the rear (eastern side of the Club) external stair case. As per our lease this is a Council responsibility and hence we have written to Council explaining the need for the steps to have non-slip treads. We are waiting on their reply. Next year we envisage on submitting a new DA for a training room, bringing the old kitchen into the 21st century and submitting grant applications for the lift which seems to have escaped Council s attention. Add, a new lawn which has been swallowed up by the Ocean, new carpet for the Ocean View Room and there you have it. Regards Mark Dimento Independent Director 60

63 2015/16 Annual Report First Floor Report I would like to thank Charles Longley for his dedication in performing the roles of Function Centre Manager and Bar Manager. Charles has performed both roles on a volunteer basis this has increased the income of the Club as he had declined to accept a wage. The club called for expressions of interest for the roles of Function Manage and bar Manager. The prospective candidates were interviewed for the positions and a recommendation was made to the Club Committee and Nicole Prestinenzi accepted the role of Function Manager. At the time of writing we are waiting on a reply from the person that the role of Bar Manager was offered to. The trading of the Ocean View Room has been good without generating major much needed income. The Function Centre is badly in need of an upgrade especially the kitchen, the entrance foyer and an awning over the balcony. At the finish of last summer the Kiosk shut. Your committee made the decision to have a kitchen fitted to the Kiosk. This decision was made to improve the Kiosk, reduce the costs and take the pressure off the Ocean View Room Kitchen. The club met with Warringah Council who granted permission to sub-lease the Kiosk to an operator. The club called for expressions of interest and three prospective operators were interviewed and Sean Cleary was recommended to the committee who adopted the recommendations. Sean also has a coffee cart operating Saturday and Sunday mornings, even during winter. Come down and introduce yourself, great coffees. Sean is presently fitting out the kitchen in the Kiosk. He will be up and running for summer. We are looking forward to a much needed increase income next season. I would like to thank my fellow committee members Charles Longley and Mark Boof Dimento for their time and effort over the past season, also the Club Committee for their support over the past season. Tony Haven AM Chairperson 61

64 South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club In the Community Each year South Narrabeen recognises a member who has done outstanding work in the community. This year the award was given to Jake Warner, congratulations. Pub to Club This year the annual Pub to Pub was transferred to the Pub to Club while renovations occured at the Newport Arms. South Narrabeen SLSC provided road safety, first aid, facilities directions and general good old motivation for runners on their way up Pittwater Road. A great fundraiser for the club. A big thank to all those that volunteered and helped out during the morning, Michael Cross, Chris Gale, Louse Bengston, Andy Cross, Jake Warner, Ellie Morton, Nigel Wickens, Isabel Hewes, Jerome Lyndon, Ben Hewes, Charlie Davies, Brad Cross, Kate Dampney, Emily Bojko, Ash Watson, Matt Fordham, Jessica Brealey, Chris Blatchford, Angie Thorpe. Beach to Bush The Beach to Bush is a national program that sees groups of two to three people head west to educate school children about surf safety and what to do when visiting the beach. This year Andy Cross and Angie Thorpe were selected to participate in this program. In November they headed northwest to Tamworth and visited 10 schools in the surrounding area, talking to over 1700 school children from kindy through to Year 12. It was a very rewarding trip with lots of zinc, colour and smiles. Thong Throwing Australia Day was another opportunity to raise money for the club. The nipper parents got involved to provide Thong Throwing at the local Australia Day activities. A great day had by all with the furthest thong to be thrown was 46m. Members had lots of fun dodging the thongs thrown and returning the thongs to base. A huge thank you to Richard, Barbara, Lachlan and Jemima Dowling, Grant, Karen, Connor and Ethan Shapcott, Shannan Hitchen, Andy Cross and Angie Thorpe and all the others that helped out on the day. Weddings and Proposals At South Narrabeen we are always here to help. Be it getting grandmothers down to a beach wedding, or ensuring guests are protected from the sun. Southy proved it was a great place for a wedding with heaps of friendly service. A surprise wedding proposal was written in the sand when two of our members decided to get married. Southy members wrote in the sand Marry me Lou. Congratulations Nigel and Louise. (PS she said yes) 62

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67 2015/16 Annual Report Bush to Beach This year the club again successfully held its 11th consecutive program that involved 40 Aboriginal children from the outback town of Brewarrina to the club to learn new skills, experience city life, and meet new friends and to observe volunteer lifesavers in action. This group of children were a new bunch who comprised both boys and girls and were selected to attend the program as a reward for improved school attendance for the year. The Bush to Beach committee comprising of Peter Madden (Life Member) Ken & Di Passmore, Kim Brown, Cal Smyth, Jack Cannons AM, Brett Picknell (Life Member) & Chris White did an outstanding job in planning and organizing the program. The program would not have been a success without the tremendous support of club members, many community members, members from Collaroy and Queenscliff SLSC clubs, sponsors, Michael Regan (Warringah Council, Brad Hazzard MP, Bronwyn Bishop, staff from Brewarrina Shire and the Elders who accompanied the group on the program. The clubs Committee got behind the program with gusto and special mention to Andy Cross, Matt Fordham and Shannon Hitchen for working tirelessly over the weekend to ensure that safety was paramount, the children learnt CPR/first aid and were well supervised in all of their activities. The Bush to Beach is not a club event but a community event and every bit of assistance offered by individuals and organisations is genuinely appreciated. One mother of a Brewarrina child wrote to me and said This program has helped boost Keira s confidence and socialisation skills as she doesn t get to mix with other children often since we live so far out of town. It is becoming harder each year to fund the program due to rising costs of the 50 seater bus, food, organized activities at the Narrabeen Sports Academy, Insurance of the children and I am unsure how long the program can run. Funding for the program comes from the combined effort of the sub-committee and no surf club funds are used. All workers involved are Volunteers and from my research is one of the largest voluntary lifesaving programs in NSW where children 40 children and 8 Elders are transported from the remote areas of the outback to the beach. This year we were ably assisted in the background by Chris and Jenny Blake (both retired school teachers) from Mudgee who came on board to assist and have just recently returned from an outback trip to Brewarrina to catch up with various Headmistresses at local schools. We were also fortunate to receive assistance from 8 students from the Rural Health Doctors (ROUNDS) and they assisted Matt Fordham in teaching the children CPR/first aid and when the students finish their training they will allocated medical positions in various rural towns. Ted Billett Social Nights New Years Eve A fun way to see in the New Year with good friends. It was great to see so many club members enjoying a casual BBQ before walking down to Long Reef headland to watch the fireworks. Nachos Night This was the first of a program of monthly social nights designed to engage members and the local community in a fun and social environment. The turn out for our first event was terrific and resulted in a sell out. Even though this was not a fundraiser, a profit of $300 was made. Burger and Beer Night Following on from the success of the Nachos night, our amazing chef, Chris Blatchford, suggested a Burger and Beer Night. This included live music and promotion in the Manly Daily. It was great to see so many new faces from the local community coming down and getting involved. The burgers were amazing and the beer cold. This night and the burgers at nippers the next morning, raised over $1,000 for the club. A huge thank you to the many club members who got behind these social nights and helped out. Special mention must go to Chris Blatchford, Lisa Hayward, Angie Thorpe, Jane and Kyla Whitfield, Keera McAdam and many more. It was great to see so many involved. 65

68 Annual Report compiled by Angie Thorpe. Photos credited to Angie Thorpe, Alana Cross, Sarah Oaten, Andy Cross and Facebook.